MABALACAT CITY (January 26, 2024) — Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia shortlisted Mabalacat City College (MCC) in the category of Technological or Digital Innovation of the year. Notably, MCC is the only public institution in the Philippines among the four schools shortlisted from the country.
THE's Chief Global Affairs Officer Phil Baty, shared his insights in the selection process, he stated "THE Awards Asia attracted well over 600 entries again this year even though the entry window opened when the dust had barely settled on a hugely successful THE Awards Asia 2023. The continuing enthusiasm shown by those working in higher education across this diverse and dynamic continent is clear for all to see."
Baty emphasized the inclusive nature of THE Awards Asia, highlighting that groundbreaking ideas and best practices can emerge from institutions of all sizes across the region. Acknowledging the exceptional quality of entries, he added, "The 2024 shortlist is bursting with brilliance and innovation across 10 category areas, and all those who feature should be extremely proud to have reached the final stage."
Winners will be celebrated on the upcoming THE Asia Universities Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in April. This will also honor the outstanding achievements of higher education institutions in the global education community. With this, MCC stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in the technology and digital innovation sector within the Philippines.
